Instant Immersion™
English Platinum

Age: All
Publisher: TOPICS Entertainment
Platform: Windows
Format: Box

With Advanced Speech Recognition and Analysis Features

Long considered the gold standard in self-paced language tutoring, Instant Immersion brand has proven invaluable to millions of people world wide desiring to learn a new language. Now, the global leader in language instruction melds improved flexibility and utility with polished content to create Instant Immersion English Platinum, the unparalleled language system combining hands-on computer-based teaching with the portability of audio lesson son compact discs.

Tell Me More 3 CD-ROM set comprises 750 hours of instruction at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, heightening your English proficiency through tutorial technologies including the use of 3D animation and the Spoken Error Tracking System (S.E.T.S.) providing detection and correction of pronunciation errors. Stay motivated when you are away from the computer with the Instant Immersion English audio book 8 compact disc set. Developed by linguistic experts, these recordings offer an in-depth curriculum allowing students on the move the opportunity to master spoken English, from verbs to vocabulary.

• 8,000 word audio glossary
• 3,600 exercises
• 750 hours of work
• 3 curriculum modes
• 37 activities
• 6 workshops
• 3D phonetics
• Cultural activities
• 3 levels - beginner, intermediate, advanced
• Audio compact discs featuring over 6.5 hours of lessons

Audio Instruction

Don't happen to be near your monitor? Looking to brush up your spoken English between computer sessions? Hoping to study during your daily commute? Let the comprehensive audio Instant Immersion curriculum keep you motivated on your linguistic journey, with progressive instruction designed to show fast, demonstrable results in spoken English proficiency. Developed by university instructors, this course of study provides the foundation for effective English language learning, from basic vocabulary to verb conjugation and beyond.

• CD 1 - Vowels and consonants; syllables; Word stress
• CD 2 - Multiple syllables; Present and past verb tense; Words ending in 's'
• CD 3 - Simple present verb tense; Negative verb form; Articles
• CD 4 - Present progress verb form; Use of 'want' and 'would like'; Use of 'there is' and 'there are'
• CD 5 - Intonation; Questions
• CD 6 - More verbs in the past tense; Negative and positive word structure; Irregular verbs
• CD 7 - Greetings; Sample dialogues
• CD 8 - Conversational skills; Sample dialogues

Personalize the presentation of all the TELL ME MORE content from any disc to customize your English instruction.

Choose from 3 individual curriculum modes:

Dynamic Mode - Manage your learning through intelligent program advancement. Let the software analyze your work, then adjust subsequent activities according to your results and state objectives

Guided Mode - Let the program customize your learning regimen based on the amount of time you can devote to study, in tandem with your chosen objective level ranging from Very Easy to Specialized.

Free-to-Roam Mode - Divide the content into 6 dynamic workshops, allowing you to organize your own English learning program by choice of activity.

• The Lesson Workshop organizes software content by topic
• The Cultural Workshop expands your knowledge of English-speaking countries. Explore by keyword, points-of-interest, and other gazetteer entries
• The Grammar Workshop links exercises to grammar and conjugation rules
• The Vocabulary Workshop links exercises to vocabulary lists divided by topic or level
• The Written Workshop polishes your written English expression
• The Oral Workshop focuses on comprehension and spoken English, with interactive video and dialogue.

System Requirements:

• Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP (Note: Not compatible with Vista)
• Celeron 333 MHz (Pentium II 650 MHz recommended)
• 256 MB of RAM
• 80 MB Hard Disk space
• 800 x 600 16 bit color display or better
• Sound Card
• Microphone and speakers or headset
• Windows 95 and NT4 require Windows Explorer 4 or later
• Internet connection (optional)
• 8X CD-ROM drive